STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night"
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Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler
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Jonathan West
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STAR TREK: DS9 - "Wrongs... " - 12/19/97 - CAST
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night"
CAST
SISKO DUKAT
KIRA BASSO
ODO MERU
BASHIR GUL
DAX HALB
WORF LEGATE
QUARK TABAN
O'BRIEN SCAVANGER ONE
COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES
STAR TREK: DS9 - "Wrongs... " - 12/19/97 - SETS
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
DEEP SPACE NINE DEEP SPACE NINE
QUARK'S BAJOR
PROMENADE
KIRA'S QUARTERS
OPS
SECURITY OFFICE
CAPTAIN'S OFFICE
TEMPLE OF IPONU
SINGHA REFUGEE CAMP/BARRACKS
TEROK NOR
HABITAT RING CORRIDOR
KIRA AND MERU'S QUARTERS
WARDROOM
PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO
DUKAT'S QUARTERS
DS9 - "Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night" - 12/18/97 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
BASSO BOSS-oh
DEKA DECK-uh
HASPERAT HAS-per-uht
IPONU ee-PONE-oo
KANAR kuh-NAR
KATTERPOD CAT-er-pod
LUMA LOO-muh
MERU muh-ROO
MOBA MOH-buh
POHL POLE
RAHL RAWL
REON REE-on
SINGHA SING-ah
ULTRIDIUM uhl-TRIH-dee-um
VEKLAVA veck-LAH-vuh
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
"Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 INT. QUARK'S
Evening. WORF and DAX are drinking raktajinos as Worf
waits for Quark to tell him his holosuite is ready.
DAX
The Saratoga put in this morning.
WORF
(end of discussion)
We are not having another party.
DAX
I promise not more than fifty or
sixty...
Worf knows better.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 2.
1 CONTINUED:
WORF
I can see it now. Two hundred
people jammed into our quarters...
eating, drinking...
(disgusted)
... laughing.
DAX
(sarcastic)
Sounds awful. What if I promise
you there'll be absolutely no
laughter?
Worf knows she's kidding.
DAX
(hamming it up a bit)
No, I mean it. You won't see a
single smile the entire evening.
It'll be the grimmest party you've
ever been to.
Worf can't help but to allow himself a little grin.
DAX
No smiling -- or you won't be
invited.
WORF
(relenting)
When do you want to have this
party?
DAX
Next week. And I was thinking...
maybe we should give the evening
a theme.
WORF
(suspicious)
What kind of "theme?"
DAX
Why don't we have everyone come
as their favorite Klingon?
Worf's smile vanishes instantly.
DAX
Bad idea?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 2A.
1 CONTINUED: (2)
QUARK, carrying a box of flowers, steps up to Worf.
QUARK
Commander -- your holosuite is
ready.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 3.
1 CONTINUED: (3)
Worf immediately rises, glad to get away from this
conversation.
WORF
Good.
DAX
Have fun exercising.
Worf nods, heads up the steps.
QUARK
(to Dax)
No party?
DAX
(holding up her thumb
and index finger)
Came this close.
2 ANGLE ON DAX
as she gets up to leave. On her way out, she spots
KIRA and Quark at the bar. Quark is handing Kira the
box of flowers.
KIRA
Thank you, Quark.
QUARK
Don't mention it, major. I'm glad
I could be of help.
Quark steps away just as Dax steps up to Kira.
DAX
Bajoran lilacs.
(she sniffs them)
Is something going on between you
two that I don't know about?
KIRA
Don't be disgusting.
Kira heads for the door as Dax tags along.
3 INT. PROMENADE - CONTINUOUS
Kira and Dax walk together.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 4.
3 CONTINUED:
KIRA
(continuing)
I ordered them for myself.
DAX
That's nice.
(a beat)
I thought you didn't like flowers.
KIRA
I don't.
DAX
I'm confused.
KIRA
Jadzia -- there's such a thing as
privacy.
DAX
Not between friends.
Kira smiles... her friend is incorrigible.
KIRA
(relenting)
It's my mother's birthday. She
would've been sixty today.
(re: the flowers)
My father always said these were
her favorite.
DAX
(re: the flowers)
What a nice way to remember your
mother.
KIRA
I wish I did remember her. I was
only three when she died in the
refugee center.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 5.
3 CONTINUED: (2)
DAX
I'd bet she'd be proud of you --
of what you've done with your life.
Kira smiles as they approach the turbolift.
KIRA
I'd like to think so. I've always
been proud of her. My father
always said she was the bravest
woman he knew.
With a friendly nod of good-bye, Kira EXITS into the
turbolift and the doors close behind her. We HOLD ON
Dax for a beat, then go to --
4 INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS
Kira is asleep in her darkened room. By her bed, the
lilacs have been placed in a vase.
COMPUTER VOICE
Major Kira. You have an incoming
transmission.
KIRA
(clearing the cobwebs)
From whom?
COMPUTER VOICE
Unable to identify.
That gets Kira's attention; she gets out of bed and
steps over to the wall monitor.
KIRA
Put it through.
5 ANGLE ON THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)
as it comes to life with the image of GUL DUKAT, seated
at the controls of the shuttle he stole in "Waltz" (in
other words, a one-wall set).
DUKAT
Ah, major -- there you are. I'm
sorry to wake you.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 6.
5 CONTINUED:
KIRA
What the hell do you want, Dukat?
Kira furtively taps a few keys.
DUKAT
Don't bother, major. I guarantee
you won't be able to trace this
transmission.
KIRA
Then why don't you just tell me
where you are?
DUKAT
(smiling)
Because that's not why I called.
I want to help you, major -- the
way Captain Sisko helped me.
KIRA
I don't know what you're talking about.
DUKAT
Captain Sisko gave me the clarity
to see beyond the lies... the self-
deceptions that were controlling
my life. He helped me see the
truth about myself.
(a beat)
And now I'm going to do the same
for you.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 7.
5 CONTINUED: (2)
Dukat smiles.
DUKAT
And what better day to do it than
on your mother's birthday.
Kira smiles not letting Dukat get to her.
KIRA
Is that suppose to upset me? That
you know it's my mother's birthday?
DUKAT
(ignoring her)
She was a striking woman, your
Mother. Though when I met her,
she was very self-conscious about
that small scar along the side of
her face. She used to try to
cover it up with a strand of hair.
Dukat is starting to make Kira uncomfortable, though
she tries to hide it.
KIRA
Nice try, Dukat. But you never
knew my mother. She died in the --
DUKAT
(interrupting)
-- in the Singha refugee
center? I'm afraid not, Major.
That was something your father
told you because he couldn't bear
to face the truth.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - TEASER 8.
5 CONTINUED: (3)
KIRA
(still not buying it)
What truth?
DUKAT
That your mother left him to be
with me.
KIRA
You're lying.
DUKAT
(insistent)
Your mother and I were lovers
almost from the moment we met.
And we remained lovers until the
day she died.
KIRA
I've had enough of this --
Kira moves to end the transmission, but before she does:
DUKAT
I see you have lilacs on your
nightstand. Your mother would be
touched -- she loved Bajoran lilacs.
(a beat)
There... I told you the truth was
liberating. Now, don't you feel
better? I do.
And with that, the screen goes blank as Dukat ends the
transmission.
6 CLOSE ON KIRA
as she considers Dukat's troubling words. And on that,
we:
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 9-9A.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)
6A INT. KIRA'S QUARTERS
Morning, Kira sits down at her desk monitor.
KIRA
Computer. Locate Cardassian
occupation files, Singha refugee
center. Find and display Bajoran
identity profile for Kira Meru.
After a beat --
6B ANGLE ON THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)
which displays an ID photo of her mother, KIRA MERU,
taken during the occupation by the Cardassian
authorities...
6C ON KIRA
as she looks at her mother's picture for a beat. Then
she taps a few keys and starts reading the text of the
file.
CUT TO:
7 INT. OPS
Morning. SUPERNUMERARIES at the posts, while BASHIR
and O'BRIEN, holding raktajino mugs, are standing over
by O'Brien's station.
O'BRIEN
(to Bashir)
Then you're just going to have
to take my word for it, Julian.
he battle at the Alamo would make
a helluva holosuite program.
Under this, Kira ENTERS, and heads over to the
Replicator.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 10.
7 CONTINUED:
KIRA
(in b.g., to replicator)
Raktajino.
BASHIR
Let me get this straight...
there's two hundred of us, trapped
inside some crumbling, old
mission... surrounded by two
thousand enemy troops?
O'BRIEN
That's right.
BASHIR
(skeptical)
And we win?
O'BRIEN
No, we lose.
BASHIR
Why on Earth would you want to
play a program where we lose?
Kira moves over to the Ops table and picks her work
PADD up.
O'BRIEN
You're missing the point,
Julian -- there's nothing more
noble than a heroic defeat,
especially against overwhelming
odds.
Bashir isn't buying it for a second.
BASHIR
In life -- maybe. But not in the
holosuites.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 11.
8 ANOTHER ANGLE
as Kira looks up from her PADD.
KIRA
Chief -- you were suppose to have
finished recalibrating the
induction modulators yesterday.
O'BRIEN
We had a little problem replacing
some of the coil brackets --
KIRA
(cutting him off)
Save the excuses. I want it done
within the hour.
(to Bashir)
Doctor, is there a reason for your
visit?
BASHIR
(defensive)
Actually, Miles and I were just
chatting about --
KIRA
I thought not. If you don't mind,
we're on duty.
BASHIR
(backing off)
Don't let me interfere.
Bashir nods good-bye to O'Brien and EXITS. O'Brien
stands there, holding his cup, not sure why they've
earned the major's wrath.
Kira stares at him for a beat and he quickly finishes
his raktajino, picks up his tool kit and hurries off.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 12.
8 CONTINUED:
Kira looks around the room, aware of the stares from
the rest of the Ops crew.
KIRA
All right, everyone -- this isn't
the Replimat. We're not here to
drink raktajino and catch up on the
latest gossip. Let's get to work.
Quickly, everyone refocuses on their work.
9 INT. SECURITY OFFICE
Later. ODO is at his desk studying a monitor as Kira
ENTERS.
KIRA
Odo, I've just been informed about
the increased criminal activity
on the Promenade.
Odo immediately senses Kira's combative mood.
ODO
It's not as bad as it sounds,
major. We're only talking about
a few incidents of petty theft.
I've already assigned two
deputies --
KIRA
(cutting him off)
-- I'd prefer you handle the
matter personally.
ODO
If you think that's necessary.
KIRA
I do. And make sure I'm kept
informed of your progress.
ODO
Of course.
(a beat)
Is there something else on your
mind?
KIRA
Meaning what?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 13.
9 CONTINUED:
ODO
Meaning I spoke to Doctor Bashir
earlier and he mentioned you
seemed... irritable. I can see
he wasn't exaggerating. Care to
tell me what's bothering you?
Kira sighs, allowing her body to slump a bit; we can
see how miserably she's feeling.
KIRA
I appreciate the offer, Odo. But
I really don't think talking about
it is going to help.
Odo accepts this.
ODO
Sounds serious.
KIRA
It is.
ODO
Then if you won't talk about it...
perhaps you should consider doing
something about it.
And as Kira contemplates her friend's words, we go to --
10 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE
Establishing.
11 INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE
CLOSE ON on a serious-looking SISKO.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 14.
11 CONTINUED:
SISKO
A transmission from Dukat? This
is the first I've heard of it.
KIRA
That's because I didn't report it.
SISKO
Why not?
KIRA
It was of a personal nature. I
tried to trace the signal, but...
SISKO
What did he want?
Kira hesitates. Sisko can see that this is difficult
for her to talk about.
KIRA
He said he knew my mother... that
they were lovers.
SISKO
You don't believe him, do you?
KIRA
He knew certain things about
her... personal things.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 15.
11 CONTINUED: (2)
SISKO
Dukat is a very resourceful man.
I'm sure he knows a lot about your
family... about all our families.
KIRA
I keep trying to tell myself that.
But I need to know.
SISKO
That may not be possible.
KIRA
There is one way. I could visit
the Temple of Iponu on Bajor and
consult the Orb of Time.
Sisko is taken aback by Kira's suggestion.
SISKO
Excuse me?
KIRA
I need to know the truth.
SISKO
Let me get this straight... You
want to travel back in time to see
if Dukat and your mother were
lovers?
KIRA
That's right.
SISKO
I'm sorry, major, but the
Federation has strict
regulations --
KIRA
(cutting him off)
-- this has nothing to do with the
Federation. I need your help as
the Emissary -- not as a Starfleet
captain. The Emissary can see to
it that I'm allowed access to the
orb. After that, it's up to the
Prophets...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 16.
11 CONTINUED: (3)
KIRA (Cont'd)
... if they feel my request is
worthy, they'll send me where I
need to go. If not... then I've
made a trip to Bajor for nothing.
SISKO
And if they do send you back...
what then? How can you be sure
you won't interfere with the time
line?
KIRA
The Prophets will be guiding me.
Nothing will happen without their
blessing.
Sisko thinks this over.
KIRA
Please, Emissary -- let me seek
the will of the Prophets.
Sisko looks at Kira intently, searching for an answer
in her eyes.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 17.
12 EXT. BAJOR - MATTE SHOT - DAY (STOCK)
Establishing a large city on the planet.
13 INT. TEMPLE OF IPONU - DAY
A VEDEK walks Kira, dressed in civilian clothing, to
an orb box, then ceremoniously EXITS.
14 ANGLE ON KIRA (OPTICAL)
as she stands there preparing herself for her journey.
After a beat, she opens the box doors and is
immediately bathed in orb light --
FADE TO WHITE.
15 OMITTED
16 INT. SINGHA REFUGEE CENTER - BARRACKS - NIGHT (OPTICAL)
Kira finds herself seated against the wall of a
crowded, chaotic refugee center. Kira is now wearing
clothing similar to what the other refugees are
wearing. She stands up and looks around --
17 KIRA'S POV
Bajoran families are huddled together over their meager
belongings. These are tired, undernourished, sleep-
deprived people. It is not a pleasant sight.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT ONE 18.
18 ON KIRA
reacting to her surroundings; her painful memories of
the occupation are brought shockingly back to life.
Kira begins to walk through the refugee encampment; the
harsh truth is that she really doesn't want to be back
here and yet she knows she has to do this. We see her
steel herself; she can't allow the misery surrounding
her to overwhelm her.
Suddenly, she hears a familiar voice --
TABAN (O.S.)
Meru! I found Nerys.
Kira turns to the voice.
19 KIRA'S POV
of her father, TABAN, holding a three year old KIRA
NERYS by the hand, and carrying her baby brother, REON.
20 BACK TO KIRA
as she reacts to the sight of her family. She looks
over to one side to see --
21 KIRA'S POV
of her mother, Kira Meru, also holding a baby boy, as
she approaches her family, a smile of relief breaks
across her face as she sees that her daughter is okay.
Meru is thirty-two years old, and though she is haggard
and grimy from the life she has been forced to lead
here at the refugee center, she is still a striking
woman -- tall and slender with attractive, angular
features. Meru is holding two metal soup canisters.
22 ON KIRA
Her face is a mixture of joy and sorrow as she gazes
upon her long lost family. And on this image, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 19.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
23 INT. SINGHA REFUGEE CENTER - BARRACKS - NIGHT
Moments later. Kira watches as Meru joins her family.
She's greatly relieved to see that her little daughter
is all right.
MERU
Where was she?
TABAN
(pointing behind him)
Wandering over there, scrounging
for food.
Meru hands over one of the cup canisters to Taban.
TABAN
That's all? It's barely half a
cup.
MERU
They've cut everyone's rations.
TABAN
(angry)
It's not enough. How do they
expect us to survive?
MERU
The Cardassians don't care whether
we survive or not. They won't be
happy until we're all dead.
Meru stops herself -- not wanting to upset the
children. She forces herself to put a smile on her
face.
MERU
(to her children)
Come my sweethearts -- drink your
soup.
But as she reaches down to allow Nerys to take a sip --
SCAVENGER ONE (O.S.)
Excuse me.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 20.
23 CONTINUED:
Meru turns to see --
24 NEW ANGLE
to see TWO SCAVENGERS -- two hardened, nasty-looking
Bajoran men -- looming over them.
SCAVENGER ONE
That soup... it's ours.
TABAN
What are you talking about? My
wife stood in line all day to get
it. If you think you can just --
The second Scavenger pulls out a makeshift knife and
puts the sharp edge under Taban's chin.
SCAVENGER ONE
Just what?
MERU
It's for the children -- they're
hungry.
SCAVENGER ONE
(cold)
We're all hungry.
KIRA (O.S.)
That's right, we are.
25 NEW ANGLE TO INCLUDE KIRA
The Scavengers aren't sure what to make of her.
KIRA
And hunger can make people do
stupid things.
SCAVENGER ONE
Like what you're doing now?
Kira doesn't want the situation to escalate into
violence; she tries to keep things calm.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 21.
25 CONTINUED:
KIRA
The Cardassians are the enemy.
We shouldn't be fighting amongst
ourselves. we should be trying
to help each other...
SCAVENGER ONE
That's what we were doing...
helping ourselves to some soup.
The two scavengers grin at one another; Kira is
beginning to lose patience with them.
KIRA
If you want soup, you'll have to
get in line like everyone else.
SCAVENGER ONE
We may have to take orders from
the spoonheads, but we don't have
to take them from you.
26 ANOTHER ANGLE
as the Scavenger with the knife tries to slash Kira.
Kira pivots, gets in under the swing, elbows him in the
belly and tosses him over her shoulder into his buddy.
27 ANGLE ON THE TWO SCAVENGERS
untangling themselves. As they get to their feet, Kira
picks up their knife.
28 FAVORING KIRA
as she takes a step toward them. But the scavengers
have had enough and they hightail it out of there.
29 WIDER
as Taban, Meru and their children smile gratefully at
their savior.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 22.
29 CONTINUED:
TABAN
Thank you. I wish we could repay
your kindness somehow... but we
have so little food.
KIRA
It's all right. I'm not hungry.
MERU
(surprised)
I can't remember the last time I
met a Bajoran that wasn't hungry...
(to Kira, smiling)
I'm Kira Meru.
Kira looks at her mother, not sure what to say. She
can't believe she's standing this close to her.
KIRA
I'm... I'm just glad I could help.
Kira and her mother touch hands; it's a charged moment.
MERU
This is my husband, Taban. Our
sons, Reon and Pohl, and our
daughter, Nerys.
Kira smiles at all the children, but her eyes light up
as she looks at little Nerys.
KIRA
They're beautiful...
Kira fights back the tears as she gazes upon her long,
lost family.
30 ON LITTLE NERYS
as she whispers something into her mother's ear.
MERU
My daughter wants to know your
name.
KIRA
Me?
(a beat)
I'm Luma Rahl.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 22A.
30 CONTINUED:
Kira stretches out her hand to little Nerys.
KIRA
It's nice to meet you, Nerys.
Kira has the odd pleasure of shaking hands with her
younger self.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 23.
30 CONTINUED: (2)
Little Nerys giggles happily, blissfully unaware of the
strange nature of the encounter.
VOICE (O.S.)
Attention!
They turn to see --
31 ANOTHER ANGLE
as BASSO TROMAC, a Bajoran collaborator working with
the Cardassians, stands flanked by TWO CARDASSIAN
GUARDS. Basso carries several sacks of food.
BASSO
The new Cardassian Ore Processing
Center orbiting Bajor is nearing
completion.
Basso walks around the barracks studying the women.
BASSO
The Cardassian troops stationed
there will require "comfort women"
to make their tour of duty less...
stressful.
Basso points to a young woman standing beside her
husband.
BASSO
Her.
One of the guards seizes the woman from her husband.
Before the husband can protest, Basso shoves one of the
baskets of food into his arms.
BASSO
(to the husband)
As of now, you'll receive extra
rations of food and medicine.
Courtesy of our Prefect, Gul Dukat.
Basso turns and notices Meru.
BASSO
Her.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 24.
31 CONTINUED:
TABAN
No!
Taban moves forward, but one of the guards pulls the
baby out of Meru's arms and shoves the CRYING child
against Taban's chest. Kira goes to intervene -- but
before she can, Basso singles her out as well.
BASSO
And her.
The other guard grabs hold of Kira.
MERU
But my children --
BASSO
Your children will eat better than
they have any right to.
(to the guards)
Let's go.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 25.
32 ANOTHER ANGLE
as the guards force Meru, Kira and the other woman
away. Meru's children are crying, and Taban looks anguished.
TABAN
Meru!
MERU
(calling back at him)
I love you.
(a last look to the
children)
Don't let them forget me.
32A ANGLE ON KIRA
helpless to do anything about it as she watches her
parents be separated. She tries to catch one last
glimpse of her father and her family -- but the guards
hustle them out of the room.
33
thru OMITTED
38
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 26.
39 EXT. SPACE - TEROK NOR (OPTICAL) (STOCK)
Establishing -- in orbit around Bajor.
40 INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR
Basso, still flanked by the Cardassian guards, leads
a GROUP of Bajoran women down the hallway. As he
passes each doorway, he assigns two women to each room
by pointing where they should stand. The women then
stand by the doorways, awaiting further instructions.
Meru, like most of the other women, hasn't gotten over
being separated from her family. She looks defeated
and scared.
Seeing the pattern, Kira switches places with another
Bajoran woman and falls into step with her mother.
That way, she and her mother are assigned the same room.
At the end of the corridor, Basso turns to face the
women standing by their doorways.
BASSO
You will find food in your
quarters. Eat as much as you want
and make sure you get a good
night's rest. You'll want to look
your best tomorrow.
Basso turns to go, then stops and turns back for one
last comment --
BASSO
And feel free to linger as long
as you want in the sonic showers.
Cardassians value cleanliness.
And with that, the doors all OPEN and the women EXIT
into their quarters.
41 INT. KIRA AND MERU'S QUARTERS
Kira and Meru ENTER -- and the second the door closes
behind them, Kira turns to Meru.
KIRA
Meru, listen to me -- I know
things look bad, but don't give
up just yet... we'll find a way
out of here.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 26A.
41 CONTINUED:
MERU
How?
KIRA
There must be a resistance cell
operating on the station. We'll
contact them. They'll help us get
away.
But Meru's attention has been sidetracked by something
off screen --
MERU
I don't believe it...
Kira turns to see --
41A KIRA'S POV
of a lavish spread of food and drink laid out on one
of the tables. An incredulous Meru moves over to the
table -- her eyes can't believe what she's seeing.
Meru picks up a piece of fruit with each hand, showing
them to Kira with growing delight.
MERU
Fresh moba.
She smells the fruit, practically inhaling it. A
nervous LAUGHTER escapes her lips.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 27.
41A CONTINUED:
MERU
Do you know how long it's been
since I've seen fresh moba?
She takes a ravenous bite, then two more before
offering the other piece to Kira. Kira takes a bite,
though she hasn't had much of an appetite since she
opened up the orb box.
KIRA
Nice.
MERU
Nice? Look at all this...
katterpod beans, hasperat,
veklava, a pot of deka tea... we
could live on this for a year!
Meru finishes up the moba, then digs into the hasperat
with her fingers. Tears of joy and sorrow run down her
face.
KIRA
Easy. You don't want to make
yourself sick.
MERU
Sick from too much food? That
would be a change.
(looking at the food)
I only wish Taban and the children
could be here...
And suddenly she is overwhelmed with emotion. She
cries openly, falling into Kira's arms.
MERU
(trying to convince
herself)
The Cardassians said they'd take
care of them... maybe they will.
KIRA
I wouldn't count on it. We need
to find away off this station.
Once we do that, we can figure out
a way to free your family.
MERU
Then what?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 28.
41A CONTINUED: (2)
KIRA
We hide up in the hills.... join the
Resistance.
Meru looks at Kira, sees that she's serious. Meru
isn't so sure.
MERU
I suppose it's possible...
KIRA
Of course it is. We just need to
bide our time.
Kira smiles comfortingly, glad to be able to help her
mother in her time of need, she pushes her mother's
bedraggled hair away from her teary face.
As she brushes back the hair, Kira sees something she
hadn't noticed before: a long, red scar running down
the side of Meru's face.
Meru quickly steps away and instinctively covers the
scar with her hair. Kira can sense her embarrassment.
KIRA
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...
MERU
I failed to show a Cardassian
soldier the proper respect.
KIRA
We all have scars. Of one kind
or another.
MERU
(bitter)
Maybe. But most aren't quite
so... evident.
KIRA
It's not that bad.
Meru looks at Kira thoughtfully.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 29.
41A CONTINUED: (3)
MERU
Why do you keep doing that?
KIRA
What?
MERU
Helping me. First, at the refugee
center and now here...
KIRA
I don't have many friends.
MERU
(smiling)
Well, you have one now.
Kira smiles, grateful in ways her mother can never
know. And off this moment --
CUT TO:
42 INT. WARDROOM
The next day. Kira and Meru, clean and dressed to the
nines, are lined up for inspection along with four
other Bajoran women, equally well-dressed -- think high-
class dabo girls. Kira has styled Meru's hair in such
a way that the scar is cleverly concealed.
BASSO
(pleased)
Well done. I can hardly believe
that you're the same women I met
yesterday.
(a beat)
In fact -- you're not. Your old
lives have ended. Your pasts have
been erased. You have one purpose
and one purpose only: to provide
comfort and care to the Cardassian
officers stationed here. Do that
well, and you'll want for nothing.
Fail, and you and your family will
be sent to a labor camp.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 30.
42 CONTINUED:
BASSO (Cont'd)
(he lets that sink in
for a moment)
Now remember -- you're all easily
replaceable. Make one mistake and
I won't hesitate to --
DUKAT (O.S.)
(cutting him off)
Basso!
They all turn to see --
43 ANGLE ON THE DOOR
Dukat steps into the room.
DUKAT
Enough.
Dukat walks over to the line of women and offers them
a warm smile. (Note: this is Dukat thirty years ago
and he should look slightly different. This Dukat also
has no knowledge of Kira Nerys and thus pays her no
special attention.)
DUKAT
Welcome to Terok Nor. I hope your
stay here will be a pleasant one.
I assure you, I will do everything
possible to make it so. I suspect
that many of you must be feeling
a bit uneasy right now... I'm well
aware that among the Bajoran
population there's a perception
that all Cardassians are to be
feared -- that we're a cruel and
heartless race. I hope to dispel
that myth, not with words, but
with actions, in the hope that you
will come to appreciate the better
part of our nature.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 31.
43 CONTINUED:
DUKAT (Cont'd)
I assure you that we are capable
of great kindness.
MERU
(impulsive)
What of our families? Are they
all right?
Everyone is surprised by Meru's boldness.
BASSO
(accusatory)
Who said you could speak? Guards!
DUKAT
(to the guards)
Stay where you are.
(to Meru)
Your families will be well taken
care of.
Dukat steps closer to Meru, studying her closely. His
smile grows a little; he likes what he sees.
DUKAT
That, I promise you.
He reaches up and pushes her hair back, revealing the
long scar. Meru tenses up and tries to hold her
composure.
DUKAT
(re: the scar)
What's this?
Meru doesn't know what to say; her worse fears are
coming to pass.
MERU
I... I...
DUKAT
Basso.
Basso hurries to Dukat's side.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 32.
43 CONTINUED: (2)
BASSO
Forgive me, Prefect. I didn't
notice the imperfection. I'll
have her removed at once.
DUKAT
(an order)
Get me a dermal regenerator. Now.
Basso is surprised by this command, but he quickly
EXITS to do as instructed.
DUKAT
(to Meru, softly)
I'm afraid to ask how you came by
such a... mark.
MERU
It's nothing.
DUKAT
On the contrary, it's an
unfortunate reminder of the gulf
that exists between our two
peoples.
44 ANGLE ON THE DOOR
as Basso ENTERS holding the dermal regenerator, which
he hands to Dukat.
DUKAT
It must be removed immediately.
45 ON DUKAT (OPTICAL)
as he scans her scar with the regenerator it disappears.
46 ON MERU
as she fingers the side of her face, marveling at how
miraculously the scar has vanished.
47 WIDER
as Dukat admires his handiwork.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT TWO 33.
47 CONTINUED:
DUKAT
There.
(looking over her face)
Beautiful.
Dukat hands Basso the dermal regenerator.
DUKAT
(to Basso)
Carry on.
He then nods to Meru with a smile, and EXITS. Meru
watches him go, unable to conceal her surprise and
gratitude.
BASSO
I'd say congratulations are in
order. You've all passed your
first test.
48 ON KIRA
as she looks at her mother, unable to hide her concern.
This is the first indication she has that Dukat may not
have been lying to her after all.
And on that growing realization, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 34.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
49 INT. WARDROOM
Later. A party for the high-ranking Cardassians is in
full swing. The officers are drinking and laughing
with some of the Bajoran comfort women. Most of the
women are doing their best to be accommodating; they
know that to resist the drunken kisses and the
wandering hands is to invite severe punishment.
CAMERA COMES TO REST on Kira and Meru, who stand in a
corner looking at the activities swirling around them.
Kira clutches a bottle of kanar; it's uncertain if she
intends to pour drinks or clobber the first Cardassian
to come within range.
Meru, though distressed by what she's witnessing, keeps
looking down at her elegant clothes, smiling.
KIRA
Would you mind telling me what
you're smiling about?
MERU
The Prophets. I never realized
they had such a sense of humor.
When I was a child, I would dream
of having enough food to eat and
pretty clothes to wear.
(looking down at herself)
And now, look at me... I have
everything I ever wanted...
(smiling at the irony)
... and I feel horrible.
Kira smiles.
KIRA
It is kind of funny... in a
horrible sort of way.
MERU
I suppose if I can survive
starvation, I can survive this...
Kira looks at her mother with newfound respect.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 34A.
49 CONTINUED:
MERU
After all, we're Bajorans. We can
survive anything...
GUL (O.S.)
You!
Meru and Kira turn to see --
50 ANGLE ON A CARDASSIAN OFFICER
a GUL, holding a drink. He grabs Meru by the elbow and
yanks her toward him.
GUL
Think you can stand there hiding
in a corner all night?
The Gul then drags her away into the room. Meru turns
back to look at Kira.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 35.
51 ON KIRA
as she sees the defeat and resignation in her mother's
eyes. Instinctively, she moves toward her mother, only
to have her way blocked by a short, older, benign-
looking LEGATE.
LEGATE
I don't remember seeing you before.
KIRA
I just arrived yesterday.
LEGATE
And I bet I know what you're
thinking... you'd like nothing
better than to get us all drunk
so you could kill us in our sleep.
Kira is momentarily taken aback by the Legate's
comment. But as she gives him a closer look, she
guesses his bark is bigger than his bite.
KIRA
Are you sure you're not part
Betazoid?
LEGATE
Come. Sit on my lap and tell me
how much you hate Cardassians.
The Legate sits on a couch and pulls Kira onto his lap.
As the Legate wraps his arm contentedly around her
body, Kira looks up to see her mother with the Gul.
The Gul has her backed against the wall, pinned between
his arms, kissing her neck and whispering god-knows-
what lechery into her ear.
LEGATE
You Bajoran women... you're all
so bony.
KIRA
That's because you Cardassians
have been eating all our food.
This banter pleases the Legate.
LEGATE
You know I could have you executed
for that kind of insolence.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 36.
51 CONTINUED:
KIRA
Which is one of the reasons we
hate you so much.
LEGATE
Clever girl. Now pour me some of
that kanar and let's see if we
can't work out our differences.
Kira smiles falsely and does as she's told. As she
pours the drink, we hear --
DUKAT (O.S.)
(forceful)
I said, let her go.
Kira turns to see --
52 ANGLE ON DUKAT AND BASSO
who have just ENTERED the room. Dukat is standing by
Kira's mother, dressing down the now-frightened Gul.
GUL
All I said to her was --
DUKAT
I don't care what you were
saying -- it's what you were doing
I don't like. Now get away from
her.
The Gul quickly scampers away.
DUKAT
(to Meru)
Are you all right?
Regaining her composure, Meru nods, then offers Dukat
a short, grateful smile.
DUKAT
(to Basso)
Escort this woman back to her
quarters. See that her privacy
is respected.
BASSO
No one will disturb her.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 37.
52 CONTINUED:
Basso indicates that Meru should follow him.
53 ANGLE ON KIRA AND THE LEGATE
watching Dukat and her mother.
LEGATE
(softly)
I only hope you won't condemn us
all for the boorish behavior of
one man.
A puzzled Kira looks at the Legate, but before she can
ask what he means --
54 ANGLE ON DUKAT
stepping up to Meru.
DUKAT
I only hope you won't condemn us
all for the boorish behavior of
one man.
Meru, still shaken, nods her head and EXITS with Basso.
55 ON KIRA
as she looks at the Legate.
KIRA
How'd you know he was going to say
that?
LEGATE
Let's just say this is not the
first performance I've seen of
this little melodrama.
(a beat)
That woman should consider herself
fortunate. She's caught the
Prefect's eye. As of now, she's
off limits to the rest of us
(smiling lecherously)
As for you...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 38.
55 CONTINUED:
KIRA
I know, I know... another glass
of kanar.
LEGATE
For starters.
Kira pours another tall drink for the Legate. As she
does, Kira looks up to see Dukat quietly EXITING the
party.
55A INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR
Later. Kira supports a very intoxicated Legate, as he
staggers down the hallway. The Legate holds a bottle
of kanar, from which he takes a swig when the mood
strikes him.
KIRA
That's right... just put one foot
in front of the other.
LEGATE
Don't tell me what to do... I'll
put my feet wherever I want. I'm
a Cardassian.
As they arrive at the doors to her quarters:
KIRA
Whatever you say. Just try not
to stumble out of any airlocks on
your way home.
But the Legate has other plans.
LEGATE
I'm not going home -- I'm coming
in with you.
KIRA
No, you're going back to your
quarters and going to sleep.
LEGATE
(belligerent)
I want comfort and I want it now.
You're a comfort woman, aren't
you? You're dressed like one...
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 39.
55A CONTINUED:
KIRA
Don't be fooled by appearances.
LEGATE
That mouth of yours is going to
get you in trouble someday.
(trying to push past
Kira)
Now let's go get some sleep.
KIRA
(pushing him back)
I have a better idea. You sleep
in your quarters and I'll sleep
in mine. And tomorrow...
Kira points the Legate down the corridor, then nudges
him forward.
LEGATE
... tomorrow you'll be all mine
to do with as I please.
The Legate leans against the bulkhead as he stumbles
down the corridor.
KIRA
I can hardly wait.
And as the Legate disappears around the corner, Kira
quickly EXITS into her quarters.
56 INT. KIRA AND MERU'S QUARTERS
As the doors close behind her, Kira takes a DEEP
BREATH. Allowing the Legate to fawn all over her was
an ordeal. It took every bit of self-control she
possessed not to beat the hell out of him the minute
he touched her.
After a beat, an off screen noise from the bedroom
prompts --
KIRA
Meru, I'm back.
Kira moves toward the bedroom.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 40-41.
56 CONTINUED:
KIRA
I'll need to shower for a week to
get the smell of that legate off
me --
But it isn't Meru that comes out of the bedroom, it's
Basso, holding an armful of Meru's clothes. Behind him
are TWO CARDASSIAN GUARDS.
BASSO
I'll be sure to tell him you said
that.
KIRA
What are you doing here? Where's
Meru?
BASSO
Looks like you're going to have
these quarters all to yourself --
at least for a little while.
KIRA
(adamant)
I said -- where's Meru?
BASSO
(a nasty little grin)
She's moving up in the world.
Your friend must have hidden
talents I wasn't aware of. Our
beloved Prefect has "invited" her
to share his quarters.
KIRA
(hard)
I want to see her.
BASSO
(amused)
Do you?
Basso heads for the door. Kira spins him around,
forcing him to drop the clothes.
KIRA
Now -- take me to her.
The Cardassian guards come up behind her -- one of them
makes the mistake of grabbing her arm -- Kira twists
out of his grasp and cold-cocks him with her free hand.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 42.
56 CONTINUED: (2)
The other Cardassian settles the matter by smacking her
in the kidney with the butt of her rifle. Kira hits
the ground, writhing in pain.
CUT TO:
57
THRU OMITTED
61
62 INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO
Basso opens the locked gate to the ghetto and a half-
conscious Kira is flung inside. She gets to her hands
and knees and looks up to see --
63 KIRA'S POV
of Basso locking the gate behind her and then walking
away with the two guards.
64 ON KIRA
as she forces herself to her feet. Kira reaches for
the gate, but the pain in her side is too great and she
slumps back to the floor. Kira looks around --
65 KIRA'S POV
of the BAJORAN WORKERS, huddled together in small
groups, sleeping the sleep of the damned.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT THREE 43.
66 CLOSER ON KIRA
as she contemplates her situation. And on her
expression of pain and despair, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 44.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
67 INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO
Weeks later. A tired and dirty Kira waits in a food
line along with SEVERAL OTHER WEARY BAJORAN WORKERS.
Once it's her turn, she picks up her bowl and spoon and
steps up to receive her ration. The server, HALB
DAIER, a gangly scarecrow of a man, casually stirs a
pot of grayish stew and smiles amiably at Kira.
HALB
Tell me, how's work going on the
Ore Processing Center?
KIRA
You ought to join the work detail
sometime -- find out for yourself.
HALB
All in good time. Once the center
is up and running, we'll all be
slaving away down there.
Halb ladles the stew into Kira's bowl and she moves on
to find a place to sit.
68 ON HALB
as he waves to another server to take his place, and
then heads after Kira. He falls into step beside her.
HALB
(softly, so as to not
be overhead)
I have some news for you.
KIRA
About my friend?
HALB
(nodding)
I know why you haven't heard from
her these last few weeks. She
hasn't been on the station.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 44A.
68 CONTINUED:
KIRA
What are you talking about?
HALB
Word has it she's been off on a
little "vacation" with Gul Dukat.
They just got back today.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 45.
68 CONTINUED: (2)
Kira finds this news very distressing.
HALB
Why's that woman so important to
you? She's nothing but a
collaborator.
KIRA
She's not a collaborator.
HALB
She's a comfort woman for the
spoonheads, isn't she?
69 NEW ANGLE
as Kira finds a place to sit. Halb sits down next to
her.
KIRA
So was I.
HALB
(dismissive)
For a day. But I've been watching
you. You have no love for the
spoonheads.
KIRA
Neither does my friend. Now I
already told you, I don't want to
join your resistance cell, so why
don't you just leave me alone.
HALB
I will, I promise. But first, I
need you to draw a map for me.
KIRA
A map of what?
HALB
The Cardy side of the station.
KIRA
Like you said, I was only there
for a day.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 46.
69 CONTINUED:
HALB
Whatever you can remember will be
helpful. Quarters, corridors,
meeting rooms...
KIRA
Why? What are you planning?
HALB
That doesn't concern you. Now are
you going to help us or not?
But before Kira can answer, there's a voice from off
screen --
BASSO (O.S.)
You.
Kira turns to see --
70 ANGLE ON BASSO
flanked by his ubiquitous Cardassian guards.
BASSO
(to Kira)
Follow me.
And off Kira's surprised and suspicious reaction, we
go to --
71 INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)
Kira, escorted by the Cardassian guards, follows Basso
through the corridor of the Cardassian section of the
station. They stop in front of a familiar double door,
where TWO MORE CARDASSIAN GUARDS are posted. The door
scanner scans Kira's body. Satisfied that she's not
concealing any weapons, the guards step aside to let
her pass.
BASSO
(to Kira)
You may enter.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 47.
72 INT. DUKAT'S QUARTERS
Kira ENTERS to find Meru, seated at a table, studying
a kotra board in mid-game. She looks up to see Kira --
MERU
Luma!
Meru immediately stands to greet her friend. We see
that Meru is not the same woman anymore. She seems at
ease in her surroundings, like a great lady of an
estate. She's no longer dressed in the sexy gowns of
a comfort woman, but rather in tasteful, elegant
clothing.
But Kira sees none of this -- all she cares about is
that her mother is alive and well.
KIRA
Are you all right?
The two women hug.
KIRA
I've been worried about you ever
since that night they took you
away.
Kira steps back from the hug to look at her mother.
MERU
I know. I wanted to get a message
to you...
KIRA
Has he hurt you?
MERU
Who?
KIRA
Dukat.
MERU
Hurt me?
(shaking her head, how
to explain)
No, he hasn't hurt me.
Meru steps over to the window, gathering her thoughts.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 47A.
72 CONTINUED:
MERU
I wish I knew how to explain these
last few weeks to you... make you
understand.
KIRA
Understand what?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 48.
72 CONTINUED: (2)
DUKAT (O.S.)
That I'm not the monster you think
I am.
They turn to see --
72A ANGLE ON DUKAT
as he ENTERS from the adjoining room, holding a vase
full of Bajoran lilacs. Dukat appears to be in a very
good mood.
DUKAT
(to Meru)
You see? I told you I'd find a
big enough vase.
Dukat crosses over and puts the vase on a table top.
DUKAT
What do you think?
MERU
They're beautiful.
Dukat looks over at Kira, with barely suppressed
hostility. Kira isn't buying his "sweetness" at all.
DUKAT
(looking at Kira)
I don't think your friend approves
of the flowers... or of me.
(to Meru)
Are you sure this is the woman you
want as your companion?
MERU
Yes.
DUKAT
(sighs)
As you wish.
(to Kira)
The fact is, I've treated Meru
with nothing but kindness and
consideration. If you don't
believe me, ask her.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 48A
72A CONTINUED:
Then without waiting for an answer, Dukat turns away
from Kira and kisses Meru tenderly.
DUKAT
I'll be back as soon as my meeting
is over.
Dukat EXITS.
73 ANGLE ON KIRA
who stares at Meru, awaiting an explanation.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 49.
73 CONTINUED:
MERU
It's true. He's very different
from what I expected.
KIRA
(anger building)
Don't let the smile fool you --
he's still the enemy.
MERU
It's not that simple.
KIRA
Yes, it is.
Kira finds it hard to remain calm.
KIRA
Meru, listen to me... while you're
in here playing parlor games, he's
busy carrying out the extermination
of our people.
MERU
That's not true -- he's written
to the Central Command urging them
to rethink their policies toward
Bajor.
KIRA
I wouldn't care if he played you
a holo-recording showing him on
his hands and knees begging the
Central Command to end the
Occupation -- it would still be
a lie. Like that first night,
when he "saved" you from that Gul.
That wasn't real. He set the
whole thing up to win you over.
MERU
He told me. He tells me
everything. You just don't know
him...
Kira only wishes she could tell her mother how well she
does know Dukat.
KIRA
I don't have to -- I know the
things he's done.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 50.
73 CONTINUED: (2)
Kira has to restrain herself from grabbing Meru and
shaking her.
KIRA
Look what he's done to you! He
took you away from your family --
from your children.
MERU
He's promised to help them -- to
see that they're given food and
medical supplies.
KIRA
That still doesn't make it right.
What about your husband? Taban
loves you. How can you forget him
so quickly?
This strikes a nerve; Meru fires back with her anger
growing.
MERU
I haven't forgotten him. What do
you expect me to do -- kick and
bite every time Dukat comes near
me? How would that help Taban or
the children?
KIRA
Is that what you're telling
yourself? That you're doing all
this for the children? The
clothes, the food... the easy
living? It's all for them? Are
you that deluded?
(accusatory)
This isn't for them -- it's for
you. You like it here. You enjoy
playing house with that murderer.
(hard)
Don't you see what you are... what
you've allowed yourself to become?
You're a collaborator.
MERU
(scornful)
A collaborator? Because I share
Dukat's bed?
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 50A.
73 CONTINUED: (3)
KIRA
No -- because you like sharing his
bed...
(a beat)
... because you've fallen in love
with him.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 51.
73 CONTINUED: (4)
The accusation hangs in the air for a long beat.
Finally, Kira turns and heads for the door.
MERU
Where're you going?
KIRA
Back where I belong.
And with that, she EXITS. We HOLD ON a troubled Meru,
contemplating her friend's harsh words.
74 OMITTED
75 INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO
Close on a bajoran earring held in the palm of a man's hand.
HALB.(O.S.)
It's composed of ultritium resin.
PULL BACK TO REVEAL Halb showing the earring to Kira.
HALB
Which means it's doubtful the
Cardassian sensors will pick it
up. Of course, there's always a
chance...
KIRA
You let me worry about that.
Halb is surprised at how at ease Kira seems to be with
this sort of operation.
HALB
You sound like you've done this
before.
KIRA
You'd be surprised.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FOUR 52.
75 CONTINUED:
HALB
(re: the bomb)
Remember, the bomb is set to go off
three minutes after it's been
activated. And once it's activated,
it can't be disarmed. So make sure
you have enough time to get away.
KIRA
How large a blast radius are we
talking about?
HALB
Twenty meters. I suggest you
plant it somewhere in Dukat's
quarters.
KIRA
(nodding)
I'll pick the right spot.
HALB
What about that Bajoran mistress
of his?
KIRA
What about her?
HALB
You can't risk telling her what
you're doing -- not even to save
her life.
76 CLOSE ON KIRA
as she thinks it over.
KIRA
(grim)
Why would I? Like you said, she's
a collaborator. She deserves
whatever she gets.
And as a somber and determined Kira takes the earring
from Halb, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 53.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
77 INT. PROMENADE/BAJORAN GHETTO
CLOSE ON KIRA standing by the gate entrance. Basso is
on the other side of the gate, flanked by his two
Cardassian guards.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 54.
77 CONTINUED:
BASSO
I'm beginning to find you very
tiresome.
KIRA
I don't like you either. Now, I
need you to take me to see Kira Meru.
BASSO
I have better things to do than
shuttle you around this station.
It's time you decided which side
of this gate you want to be on.
KIRA
I have. Now take me to Kira so
I can apologize to her.
Basso smiles, Kira's contriteness somehow validates the
decisions he's made in his life.
BASSO
Guard.
A CARDASSIAN GUARD approaches and opens the gate. Kira
steps out of the Ghetto.
BASSO
A wise decision.
As she follows Basso, CAMERA ADJUSTS to find Halb
watching them go. After a beat, we go to --
78 OMITTED
79 INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR
Kira follows Basso through the Cardassian section of
the station. She's a woman with purpose.
80 CLOSE ON HER EARRING
as it sways back and forth with each step.
81 WIDER
as Kira continues down the hallway.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 55.
82 ANOTHER SECTION OF CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)
as Kira and Basso arrive at the door to Gul Dukat's
quarters. The guard at the door scans Basso, then
turns to Kira.
A tense moment as the guard scans Kira from head to
toe -- or rather, toe to head. A poker-faced Kira
awaits the result. After a beat, the guard steps aside
and waves them inside.
83 INT. DUKAT'S QUARTERS
The doors OPEN, allowing Kira and Basso to ENTER.
Dukat and Meru are seated, finishing their dinner.
MERU
I didn't expect to see you again.
KIRA
I came because I owe you an
apology. Those things I said...
they were unfair.
(a beat)
I'd like us to be friends again.
MERU
(smiles)
So would I.
Meru looks over to Dukat to make sure it's okay. Dukat
would rather not encourage this friendship, but he
doesn't want to deny Meru what she wants -- at least
not yet.
DUKAT
(pleasant, hiding the edge)
Whatever pleases you, my dear.
Meru gets up and goes over to Kira and embraces her
warmly. This is very difficult for Kira, but she knows
she has to play out the role; she hugs her mother back.
MERU
Can I get you something?
KIRA
Maybe later.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 55A.
83 CONTINUED:
MERU
First thing we're going to have
to do is find you some new
quarters -- something close-by.
KIRA
Sounds good.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 56.
84 ANGLE ON BASSO
as he takes out an isolinear rod from his pocket and
hands it to Dukat.
BASSO
Here's a copy of the transmission
you requested.
DUKAT
Thank you, Basso. That'll be all.
Basso looks over at Kira.
BASSO
(to Dukat)
What about her?
DUKAT
Don't concern yourself with Luma.
(patting Kira on the
shoulder)
She's not going to give us any
more trouble. Are you?
Kira shakes her head.
KIRA
That's not what I'm here for.
DUKAT
No, it isn't.
(to Basso)
Find her some quarters.
Basso nods.
BASSO
Right away.
Basso EXITS.
85 ANGLE ON DUKAT
as he hands Meru the isolinear rod.
DUKAT
This is for you. I think you'll
find it very interesting. I'll
be in my study if you need me.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 57.
85 CONTINUED:
Meru takes the isolinear rod from Dukat, who EXITS into
an adjoining room. Meru turns her attention to a
monitor and slips the isolinear rod into the console.
86 ANGLE ON KIRA
as she furtively takes off the earring and activates
it. She then drops the earring in a potted plant near
the entrance to Dukat's study, and only a few feet away
from where her mother's sitting by the monitor.
KIRA
I'd better go see about my quarters.
87 NEW ANGLE
With the bomb set, Kira turns to leave but she hears
the monitor come to life with a familiar voice:
TABAN (O.S.)
Meru... I hope the Cardassians
aren't lying to me --
Kira turns to see --
88 KIRA'S POV OF THE MONITOR (OPTICAL)
to see the face of Taban, her father.
TABAN
-- and that they really will send
this message to you.
89 ON KIRA
aware that the bomb is about to go off, but unable to
tear herself away from her father's image on the
monitor.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 58.
89 CONTINUED:
TABAN
I know it's only been a few weeks
that we've been back home, but you
should see the children. It's
like they've been transformed.
Reon and Pohl are laughing and
playing together -- they've never
been happier. And I swear, little
Nerys must've gained five pounds.
(somber)
Of course they keep asking for
you... I've told them you're still
at the refugee center. I think
that's best, at least for the time
being.
(a beat)
I can't believe how much I miss
you. I think about you all the
time. You've saved all our
lives... I hope you realize that.
Kira hears a muffled sob. She's standing directly
behind her mother, and can see that Meru's body is
shaking with emotion.
TABAN
Never forget it -- not even for
an instant.
With a look toward the potted plant, Kira adjusts her
position to get a better look at her mother's face.
90 NEW ANGLE
Kira's mother is now in profile, and we can see the
tears stream down her face as she watches her husband
on the monitor.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 59.
90 CONTINUED:
TABAN
Every day I pray to the Prophets
that you'll find some peace in
this new life of yours... I
believe that even in the worst of
times, we can still find moments
of joy and kindness. If you can
find that kindness, hold on to it.
91 CLOSE ON KIRA
as she listens to her father, fighting back the tears.
TABAN (O.S.)
And remember, no matter what
happens... I love you, Meru.
92 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
as Kira watches her mother reach out to touch the face
on the monitor. She is now sobbing openly. And as she
runs her fingers on the monitor...
TABAN
I'll always love you.
The screen goes blank, and for a moment the room is
quiet, except for Meru's anguished weeping.
93 ON KIRA
All she can think about is her father's words and the
unconditional love he expressed. A love without
judgement, without fear, and without anger.
If her father can feel that way toward her mother, then
she should, too. And with that thought, she feels the
molten rock of bitterness and resentment inside her
melt away... and then she looks over to the potted
plant and remembers the bomb.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 60.
94 NEW ANGLE
as Kira rushes over to her mother and drags her out of
the chair.
KIRA
We've got to get out of here.
MERU
Why?
KIRA
(calling out)
Dukat! Get out here -- now!
With that, Kira shoves her mother toward the door.
KIRA
(to Meru)
Go!
Kira moves over to the entrance to the study as Dukat emerges.
DUKAT
What is all this?
Kira grabs him by the arm and yanks him out the door.
KIRA
There's a bomb.
A man with a highly-developed sense of self-preservation,
Dukat doesn't need to be told a second time.
DUKAT
Meru!
Dukat and Kira rush out the door, dragging Meru along
with them.
95 INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)
as the doors OPEN and Kira, Dukat and Meru stumble out
into the doorway. The Cardassian guard raises his
weapon, sensing something is wrong. But Dukat shoves
him in the chest, pushing him aside.
And as they take a couple of steps down the hallway,
the bomb DETONATES, knocking everyone off their feet.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 61.
96 ON KIRA (OPTICAL)
as the BLAST momentarily WIPES THE SCREEN.
97 NEW ANGLE
as the smoke and dust from the explosion settle, Dukat
and Meru lift their heads, surprised to be alive. Meru
looks around -- Kira is nowhere to be seen.
98 INT. TEMPLE OF IPONU - DAY (OPTICAL)
Kira finds herself standing before the orb, bathed in
orb light. She quickly slams the doors of the orb box
shut and takes a step back. She takes a deep breath,
glad to have returned to the present. And off this
moment --
99 EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL) (STOCK)
Re-establishing.
100 INT. CAPTAIN'S OFFICE
Sisko and Kira are standing by the window. Each holds
a cup of raktajino.
KIRA
(introspective)
I've always hated collaborators.
(a bitter smile)
After all, what could be worse
than betraying your own people?
During the occupation, if I ever
had doubts about what their fate
should be... all I had to do was
think of my mother and how she
gave her life for Bajor. She was
a hero -- they were traitors. It
was as simple as that.
(a beat)
Or so I thought...
Kira grapples with this admission.
SISKO
She did what she had to do to save
her family -- to save you.
DEEP SPACE NINE: "Wrongs... " - REV. 1/20/98 - ACT FIVE 62.
100 CONTINUED:
KIRA
It still doesn't make it right.
SISKO
Maybe not, but it was her decision
to make.
This is all hard for Kira to accept; to come to grips
with.
KIRA
I did some checking... my mother
died in a Cardassian hospital
seven years after meeting Dukat.
(a beat)
They were together seven years.
Do you know how many Bajorans died
in labor camps during that time?
Died while my mother sat sipping
kanar with Dukat...
SISKO
Tell me something, Nerys... if you
hate her that much, why did you
save her life?
101 CLOSE ON KIRA
She's been wrestling with this very question since her
orb experience ended. After a long beat --
KIRA
Believe me, there's a part of me
that wishes I hadn't. But the
fact is, no matter what she had
done... she was still my mother.
And on that admission, we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END